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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,138.05, 379,707.08 and 164,491.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,138.05, 379,707.08 and 164,491.65 is: 246,737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,138.05 : 379,707.08 = 164,491.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,138.05/379,707.08 = 164,491.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,138.05x = 379,707.08 × 164,491.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,138.05x = 62,458,643,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,458,643,283.42/253,138.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,737.48

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